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A large-format solid state imaging device which can detect optical images without loss of sharpness or resolution is provided and includes a solid state imaging device supported by and secured to a frame. To ensure that the imaging device does not deviate from its desired surface configuration, the

A large-format solid state imaging device which can detect optical images without loss of sharpness or resolution is provided and includes a solid state imaging device supported by and secured to a frame. To ensure that the imaging device does not deviate from its desired surface configuration, the device is pressed between an optical coupling plate and a support plate each having at least one matching surface whose curvature matches the other with a precision which permits the solid state imaging device to detect optical images without loss of sharpness or resolution and which conforms the imaging device into a desired configuration. Preferably, the frame is annular and the edges of the imaging device are secured to the frame by at least two spaced bonds.

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[ What is claimed is:] [1.] An optically coupled solid state imaging apparatus comprising:a solid state imaging device including peripheral edges and an image sensing area, said peripheral edges of said imaging device being supported by an annular frame and secured to said frame only by at least two

[ What is claimed is:] [1.] An optically coupled solid state imaging apparatus comprising:a solid state imaging device including peripheral edges and an image sensing area, said peripheral edges of said imaging device being supported by an annular frame and secured to said frame only by at least two spaced bonds which securely hold said solid state imaging device to said annular frame but do not appreciably add to stiffness of said solid state imaging device; andan optical coupling plate and a support plate each having at least one matching surface whose curvature matches the other with a precision which permits the solid state imaging device to detect optical images without loss of sharpness or resolution;at least said image sensing area of said solid state imaging device being pressed against and conforming to the respective matching surfaces of said optical coupling plate and said support plate by conforming forces, wherein the level of said conforming forces needed to conform said solid state imaging device to said respective matching surfaces is not appreciably affected by said spaced bonds since said spaced bonds do not appreciably add to the stiffness of said solid state imaging device.